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Method

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks to the pan, then cook for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the carrots, honey, chilli (if using) and bay leaf, then cook for 2 mins.

Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins. Blend the soup in batches, return to a clean pan, then season to taste. When ready to serve, bring back to a simmer, then ladle into mugs. Add a swirl of soured cream or yogurt and serve with garlic bread or bacon butties.

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Comments, questions and tips

Very tasty! I put in only 2 litres of stock and added some lentils to thicken slightly. Was quick and easy so will definitely make again!

Boo82

5th Mar, 2016

1.3

I made this soup this afternoon, and added lentils & less stock, having read previous comments. Unfortunately, the soup still turned out far too runny & insipidly sweet. Even my children found it unpalatable! Fortunately, I managed to rescue it by adding some new potatoes, a bit of cumin, and some Lee & Perrins. I did then have to add more water, but at least it's now edible!
I've used many soup recipes from this site, and this is the worst one yet!

beckylcarter

24th Feb, 2016

5.05

Great cheap tasty soup, I make a big pot of it and freeze half for lunches the following week. Super tasty and super orange, my colleagues always comment on the vibrant colour of my soup! haha.
I might add that I only put in a small drop of honey as it does make it rather sweet and added a dash of chili powder for an extra kick!

powerbuilder

22nd Jan, 2016

2.55

Have made this, but found it far too sweet. Carrots have enough sugar in without adding honey. I will make it again but without the honey. Very cheap to make, and economy range veg and stock work just fine.

holoro716

7th Dec, 2015

5.05

Forgot to rate it! :)

holoro716

7th Dec, 2015

5.05

I loooooove this soup! It warms you up nicely. However, I didn't use leeks, a bay leaf or sour cream. I added a couple of onions too.

leilawyatt

23rd Sep, 2015

5.05

Yummy yum yum, this soup is Amazing!! Me, my husband, my 14 month old son, my dad, my sister and my 16 month old niece absolutely love it!! I'm sure my mum would have loved it too but she didn't get a look in :) only difference I made was adding 2 small teaspoons of very lazy chilli instead of a pinch of dried (it gave it quite a kick), I used 1.5l of stock and squeezed a bit of extra hunny into the pot . Nomanomanom!!

sfsack

23rd Sep, 2015

I would try making this, but sugar content is much too high!

jarrestr

25th Nov, 2015

The honey is not over the top. If you have diabitis yes. Otherwise enjoy. If you have a sugar related disease leave it out and make it more savoury.

sfsack

23rd Sep, 2015

I would try making this, but sugar content is much too high!

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